Veterinary Receptionist

Job Description

Job Description

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Date posted: March 4, 2026

Pay: $16.00 - $22.00 per hour

Job description:

We are seeking a full-time veterinary receptionist to join our team! We are a PRIVATELY OWNED, 2 doctor practice, in the Arlington neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL. Candidates with veterinary reception experience are preferred. Candidates who have veterinary assistant experience or front desk experience in an animal boarding facility will also be considered. The candidate should be compassionate, have a great work ethic, be able to multi-task and be computer savvy.

The receptionist is one of the most important roles in a veterinary hospital, so our candidate should be outgoing and charismatic.

Duties:

• Greet each client with a smile and check patients in
• Have veterinary software experience (Avimark experience is a plus!)
• Have a good phone voice, be able to clearly and effectively give correct information out over the phone
• Schedule appointments using veterinary software
• Confirming appointments
• Be able to assess the difference between an emergency and non-emergency over the phone
• Be computer savvy and have good typing skills
• Have animal handling experience
• Have an understanding of basic Heartworm and Flea Preventives
• Be a compassionate listener
• Offer emotional support and resource materials to grieving clients

Job Type:
Full-time

Salary : $16-$22/hr

Experience: 1-3 yrs: Veterinary Reception: 1 year (Preferred)

Customer service: 1 year (Preferred).  

Hours: M-F 7:30 am-6 pm , Saturdays: 9am-2pm

Benefits: (eligible after 90 day probation period) Health Insurance, Dental/Vision, Term Life Insurance, Accident, PTO, paid continuing education, employee discount

Education:

 High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Language:
English  

Spanish (Bonus!) 

Work Location : In person

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time